The city will start a formal search for the next Davenport fire chief immediately. Carlsten intends to remain with the city until at least July 1 to help the transition.

After two years serving in the fire district’s top position, Bluffton Fire Chief Paul Boulware’s employment status has been retired, according to a district spokesperson.

Fire departments responded Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, to find a fire in an unoccupied room at the Wingate by Wyndham in ...